Missouri / Public Safety
Agency file
The Public Safety provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.
In 2025, this agency had 6,955 employees with median total compensation of $38,245; the highest distinct record was $187,511.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 6,955 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($38,245) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $103,418 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,327. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $254.1M — | 6,760 — | $33,843 — |
| 2024 | $272.4M ▲ 7.2% | 7,032 ▲ 4.0% | $30,051 ▼ 11.2% |
| 2025 | $301.9M ▲ 10.8% | 6,955 ▼ 1.1% | $38,245 ▲ 27.3% |
Record list
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Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Riley Dutro is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $18,660.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Lynette Null serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,657.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Antonio Sandoval is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $18,646.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Chloe Norton works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Chloe earned $18,637 in 2024.
Regulatory Auditor/Public Safety
Jared Harper is a Regulatory Auditor at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $18,630.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Alexis Yerington serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,628.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, April Craven serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,620.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
Brandy Thomas is a Health Program Aide at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $18,612.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, John Mays serves as a Custodial Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,612.
Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Chelsey Aragon serves as a Community Operator Trainee. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,603.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Larissa Smith serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,602.
Information Analyst II/Public Safety
Sandy Branch is a Information Analyst II at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $18,600.
Storekeeper II/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Michael Bardwell serves as a Storekeeper II. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,590.
Program Assistant/Public Safety
Brenda Starke works as a Program Assistant for Public Safety. Brenda earned $18,574 in 2025.
Building & Grounds Maintenance I/Public Safety
Elizabeth Dunn is a Building & Grounds Maintenance I at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $18,566.
Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
Marisol Reyes holds the role of Community Operator Trainee at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,562.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Sedonie Cushnie-Ashley is a Driver Examiner at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $18,559.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Sandy Lopez Mejia works as a Senior Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Sandy earned $18,557 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Jason Miller is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $18,553.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Randa Eads holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,533.
Clerk-Typist II/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Madison Minze serves as a Clerk-Typist II. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,504.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Lance Bridwell works as a Custodial Assistant for Public Safety. Lance earned $18,495 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Katie Kennedy is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $18,482.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Alynne Clay is a Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $18,480.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Lenora Onori holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,466.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Matthew Lewis works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Matthew earned $18,441 in 2023.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Andrew O'Brien works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Andrew earned $18,441 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Rose Prier holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,440.
Miscellaneous Technical/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Randall Nilges serves as a Miscellaneous Technical. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,426.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Public Safety
Erin Mckernan works as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant for Public Safety. Erin earned $18,395 in 2023.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Heather Paul works as a Registered Nurse for Public Safety. Heather earned $18,391 in 2024.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Taylor Brown is a Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $18,383.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Kathleen Falter works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Public Safety. Kathleen earned $18,382 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Nena Reno serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,363.
Senior Program Specialist/Public Safety
Dawson Lackman holds the role of Senior Program Specialist at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,358.
Commercial Vehicle Officer/Public Safety
Jacob Hutchings works as a Commercial Vehicle Officer for Public Safety. Jacob earned $18,354 in 2024.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Charles Bradley is a Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $18,354.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Cheryl Gotcher serves as a Food Service Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,354.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Makenzie Mahy works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Makenzie earned $18,351 in 2024.
Special Assistant Professional/Public Safety
Sue Surface works as a Special Assistant Professional for Public Safety. Sue earned $18,343 in 2023.